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The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized how legal practitioners approach research and apply legal principles in their clients' cases. Its quick learning, reasoning, and inference abilities have made AI an attractive tool for legal research. However, as illustrated in the recent case of Michelle Parker v Amanda Forsyth N.O. and others, careless application of AI in the legal profession may come at a cost.
Read MoreThe Constitutional Court agreed with the High Court’s decision in that RICA was an infringement on various constitutional rights
Read MoreThe Justice Minister has recently gazetted a notice wherein certain exemptions will apply to most organisations from having to compile a PAIA manual.
Read MoreThe limitation on the powers of the courts and arbitrators has led to a great deal of dissatisfaction in the fuel industry, with many dealers complaining of oppressive conduct by the wholesalers whom they see as taking advantage of their relatively much greater economic power.
Read MoreIn South Africa, a franchise agreement may be concluded by electronic means when certain criteria are met.
Read MoreIn this discussion we will draw your attention to the main points that employers will need to know and do, to be well on their way to full compliance come July 2021.
Read MoreCan an employer be held liable for the actions of one of their employees should the employee infringe upon a person’s privacy rights in terms of POPIA?
Read MoreThe judgment goes some way to resolving a longstanding debate on the role of constitutional values in determining the validity of contractual terms.
Read MoreThe Draft Bill aims to simplify the confusing and fragmented rules that currently regulate public procurement processes across the Public Administration, which is presently decentralised, into a single unified process that will be simple for bidders and supply chain officials to understand.
Read MoreThe substantive provisions of POPIA, which spell out the rights and obligations of persons and companies collecting and using the personal information of others, are to come into effect from 1 July 2020
Read MoreThe DTI has submitted that custom duties are in place for the purposes of protecting domestic producers, and extending the rebate programme for duty-free importation of critical medical supplies would be detrimental for local manufacturing.
Read MoreThe question arises whether a franchisor can be deemed to be an “estate agent” under the EEA Act, or a “property practitioner” under the PPA. We discuss the circumstances of each in this article.
Read MoreApp developers need to be aware of legal ambiguities related to the copyright of work, and put safeguards in place to protect their knowledge, skills and efforts.
Read MoreShareholders should be aware of circumstances and consequences where a re-acquisition by a regulated company of its shares may trigger a mandatory offer by a shareholder in terms of the Companies Act.
Read MoreA recent judgment in the Western Cape High Court deals with the limitation on collection costs that a debtor can be charged in terms of a credit agreement under the National Credit Act.
Read MoreThe US Trade Representative announced that the US has shortened its internal list of “developing countries”. The consequence is that there will be fewer “developing countries” whose products will qualify for the benefits afforded by the World Trade Organisation.
Read MoreMany people use social media platforms to negotiate a number of transactions and the question arises whether the exchange of these messages can be recognised in our law as enforceable contracts.
Read MoreRecently, the Information Regulator called upon the President to proclaim the commencement of the remaining provisions of POPIA.
Read MoreOn 11 December 2019 the Minister of Sport and Recreation published the Draft National Sport and Recreation Amendment Bill intending to regulate the unregulated fitness industry.
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Dominant firms are also prohibited from engaging in price discrimination and exerting unfair buyer power. Recently, these provisions have been amended to include specific protections for small and medium sized businesses.
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